COLD, wet and windy weather impacted crowd numbers at Ignite the Night on Saturday, but there were still plenty of people out enjoying the first night of the Bathurst Winter Festival. There were plenty of attractions in the festival precinct for people to enjoy, including the ice rink, ferris wheel and the mirror maze in Russell Street. Edible Alley presented patrons with more than 20 food and beverage stalls, while the Enchanted Forest had desserts and performances to enjoy. In 2018, the Bathurst Winter Festival entered its fourth year, having been introduced during the city’s bicentenary year. Each year the attractions have been increased and the crowds have generally increased as well. To find out what else is planned for the Bathurst Winter Festival, visit the official website.